Seoul, US making progress on OPCON transfer talks despite concerns over delay: security chief

What happened: National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said South Korea and the US are making progress on wartime operational control transfer talks, with the goal of completing the transition within President Lee Jae Myung's term. Key numbers: The annual South Korea-US Security Consultative Meeting was postponed to early next year. Gen. Why it matters: Concerns about a delay grew after the defense meeting postponement and US commander remarks on new benchmarks. Wi said views have converged on conditions and timing, based on conditions set in the early Moon Jae-in administration.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said South Korea and the US are making progress on wartime operational control transfer talks, with the goal of completing the transition within President Lee Jae Myung's term.

Concerns about a delay grew after the defense meeting postponement and US commander remarks on new benchmarks. Wi said views have converged on conditions and timing, based on conditions set in the early Moon Jae-in administration.